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In December 2010, Ground Kontrol moved to a temporary location to accommodate a remodel. During renovation, a kitchen and new seating were added, the restrooms were moved, and the decor took on a
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included Ground Kontrol in the "Best of Portland: Hotels, Dining, and Attractions 2010" publication calling it the "Old Hot Spot" in Portland's
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Since opening in 1999, Ground Kontrol has undergone several changes. The arcade was originally created and opened by Betty Farrier, and
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listed Ground Kontrol as one of "Five places to revisit the '80s". Ground Control won in the "Best Game Bar" category of
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In June 2004, a world record high score competition was held jointly at Ground Kontrol; Aftershock RetroGames Arcade in
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Portland Pinbrawl, an annual pinball tournament, is held at Ground Kontrol.
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maintained the results of the competitions for world record consideration.
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In 2010, Ground Kontrol was the winner of three arcades competing in
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In April 2017, Ground Kontrol expanded into the former location of
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Northwest 6th & Davis and Northwest 5th & Couch stations
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Ground Kontrol is located in Portland, Oregon
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45°31′26″N 122°40′33″W / 45.523804°N 122.675872°W / 45.523804; -122.675872
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